Stephen Colbert "Late Show" premiere
Stephen Colbert debuted as host of the "Late Show" with actor George Clooney and presidential candidate Jeb Bush as his guests, September 8, 2015.
Here, Colbert chats with Clooney, his first guest of the night on the premiere.
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Stephen Colbert on stage during the premiere episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Tuesday, September 8, 2015 on CBS.
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Stephen Colbert and show bandleader Jon Batiste during the premiere episode of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS, Tuesday September 8, 2015.
Jeb Bush
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush chats with Stephen on the premiere of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," September 8, 2015.
Marquee
The new marquee on Broadway in New York for the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is lit for the first time, August 24, 2015.
"Late Show"
The new marquee on Broadway in New York for the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is lit for the first time, August 24, 2015.
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste performs on the premiere of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on September 8, 2015.
Jon Batiste, 28, and his band Stay Human will be a permanent fixture on the show.
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart, former "Daily Show" host and Colbert pal, made a surprise appearance in the opening sketch of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on September 8, 2015.
Mavis Staples
Singer Mavis Staples was among the surprise musical guests appearing on the premiere episode of "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Septemer 8, 2015.
George Clooney
Actor George Clooney arrives for his appearance on the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, September 8, 2015.
Colbert made his "Late Show" debut on CBS with a mix of Hollywood glamor and presidential campaign politics with guests Clooney and Republican White House contender Jeb Bush.
Jeb Bush
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush arrives for an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, September 8, 2015.
Chuck Close
Artist and photographer Chuck Close arrives for the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, September 8, 2015.
Les Moonves
CBS chairman Les Moonves arrives for the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, September 8, 2015.
Moonves made an on-camera appearance at the start of the show.
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste is the new "Late Show" bandleader.